Commissioners proclaim Nov. 5 as "Newtown Borough 325th Anniversary Day"
By Petra Chesner Schlatter
BucksLocalNews.com
The historic Newtown Movie Theatre on North State Street provided the setting for the Bucks County Commissioners' Nov. 5 meeting.
While holding the meeting in the historic building, the commissioners proclaimed Nov. 5, 2008 as "Newtown Borough's 325th Anniversary Day" throughout the county.
Commissioner Charley Martin read the proclamation that followed Newtown's history from its purchase by William Penn's agent, William Markham, purchased from Native Americans its time as the county seat of Bucks from 1726 until 1813.
"This year, we join members of the federal, state and municipal governments in celebrating Newtown upon the achievement of its 325th anniversary, a milestone that offers the community a time to recognize its residential village character and its diverse cultural fabric.
"Newtown Borough continues to thrive as a hub of commerce, social interaction, dining and cultural significance," Martin read.
He continued, "We congratulate the borough for its success in maintaining the unique character it has developed and fostered for more than three centuries."
"We wish the borough -- its leaders, residents, business community, and visitors -- continued prosperity in all areas of stewardship, historical preservation and civic dedication."
Commissioner Chairman Jim Cawley opened the meeting by describing the building as "beautiful." He noted that Newtown's theatre is "the nation's oldest continuous-use movie theater."
Today, in addition to showing movies, live productions are also staged there by the Newtown Arts Company.
Commissioners Diane M. Ellis-Marseglia, Martin, Cawley, and David Sanko, chief operating officer, signed the proclamation.
BucksLocalNews.com
The historic Newtown Movie Theatre on North State Street provided the setting for the Bucks County Commissioners' Nov. 5 meeting.
While holding the meeting in the historic building, the commissioners proclaimed Nov. 5, 2008 as "Newtown Borough's 325th Anniversary Day" throughout the county.
Commissioner Charley Martin read the proclamation that followed Newtown's history from its purchase by William Penn's agent, William Markham, purchased from Native Americans its time as the county seat of Bucks from 1726 until 1813.
"This year, we join members of the federal, state and municipal governments in celebrating Newtown upon the achievement of its 325th anniversary, a milestone that offers the community a time to recognize its residential village character and its diverse cultural fabric.
"Newtown Borough continues to thrive as a hub of commerce, social interaction, dining and cultural significance," Martin read.
He continued, "We congratulate the borough for its success in maintaining the unique character it has developed and fostered for more than three centuries."
"We wish the borough -- its leaders, residents, business community, and visitors -- continued prosperity in all areas of stewardship, historical preservation and civic dedication."
Commissioner Chairman Jim Cawley opened the meeting by describing the building as "beautiful." He noted that Newtown's theatre is "the nation's oldest continuous-use movie theater."
Today, in addition to showing movies, live productions are also staged there by the Newtown Arts Company.
Commissioners Diane M. Ellis-Marseglia, Martin, Cawley, and David Sanko, chief operating officer, signed the proclamation.
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